Fried Green Tomatoes

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By Christina Musgrave of Tasting Table

Prep time: 15 min

Coot time: 20 min

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 cup flour
• 3 eggs*, beaten
• ½ cup buttermilk*
• 4 large green tomatoes*, sliced
• 2 cups vegetable oil

Directions

1. Combine 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, 2 tablespoons of garlic powder, and 1 cup of breadcrumbs in a bowl. Stir and set aside.
2. Pour 1 cup of flour into a shallow bowl or on a plate and set aside.
3. Combine 3 eggs and ½ cup of buttermilk in a bowl. Dip the tomatoes in the flour, then the egg mixture, then the breadcrumbs. Repeat until all tomatoes are coated in the breadcrumb mixture.
4. Heat 2 cups of vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add tomatoes in batches and cook for 2 minutes per side. Repeat until all of the tomatoes are fried. Serve with a creamy sauce, and enjoy.